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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1) “ Commerce corporation” means the Rhode Island commerce corporation established pursuant to § 42-64-1 et seq.
(2) “ Employee-owned business” means any entity that is a small business and:
(i) Is, in whole or in part, a workers' cooperative as defined in § 7-6.2-2(5); or
(ii) Has an employee stock ownership plan, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 4975(e)(7).
(3) “ Manufacturer” means any entity that:
(i) Uses any premises within the state primarily for the purpose of transforming raw materials into a finished product for trade through any or all of the following operations: adapting, altering, finishing, making, processing, refining, metalworking, and ornamenting, but shall not include fabricating processes incidental to warehousing or distribution of raw materials, such as alteration of stock for the convenience of a customer; or
(ii) Is described in codes 31-33 of the North American Industry Classification system, as revised from time to time.
(4) “ Match” means a funding match, or in-kind services provided by a third party.
(5) “ Small business” means a business that is resident in Rhode Island, has its business facility located within the state, and employs five hundred (500) or fewer persons.
(6) “ Small business manufacturer” means a business that meets the definitions of terms “small business” and “manufacturer” as defined herein.
(7) “ Targeted industry” means any advanced, promising, or otherwise prioritized industry identified in the economic development vision and policy promulgated pursuant to § 42- 64.17-1 or, until such time as any such economic development vision and policy is promulgated, as identified by the commerce corporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-64.28-2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-42-state-affairs-and-government/ri-gen-laws-sect-42-64-28-2/
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